Quick Install Guide (pdf)
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...-Verordnung 3. My Book® Mirror Edition™ LED 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile 3 United Kingdom 4 China 5 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 1 2 Windows® 1 2 Please see the user manual located on the CD for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to the instruction manual. CD:llä olevissa ohjeissa on arkistoituna Western Digital Europe:ssa...
...-Verordnung 3. My Book® Mirror Edition™ LED 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 or 1 USA, Japan, Taiwan, Brazil, Mexico, Colombia 2 Europe, Korea, Brazil, Chile 3 United Kingdom 4 China 5 Australia, New Zealand, Argentina 1 2 Windows® 1 2 Please see the user manual located on the CD for more detailed information on the use the equipment according to the instruction manual. CD:llä olevissa ohjeissa on arkistoituna Western Digital Europe:ssa...
User Manual
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..., Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at register.wdc.com. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product or software. Get online installation help us an opportunity to get...
..., Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. Accessing Online Support Visit our product support website at register.wdc.com. Search by keyword, phrase, or answer ID. • Installation - Get Warranty, Product Replacement (RMA), RMA Status, and Data Recovery Information. • Knowledge Base - This 30-day period starts on the date of your first telephone contact with WD technical support. Register your WD product or software. Get online installation help us an opportunity to get...
User Manual
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...; USB cable • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Mirror Edition AC adapter (U.S.-only)* USB cable or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your WD product. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your region. Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. Accessories Visit shopwd.com (U.S. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies...
...; USB cable • AC adapter* • Quick Install Guide • Software CD Software CD Quick Install Guide My Book Mirror Edition AC adapter (U.S.-only)* USB cable or Global AC adapter configurations* *This product may ship with a different AC adapter configuration, depending on your WD product. This user manual provides step-by-step installation instructions and other important information regarding your region. Outside the U.S., visit support.wdc.com. Accessories Visit shopwd.com (U.S. only) to view additional accessories like cables, power supplies...
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... the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. This information is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Macintosh, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Compatibility Windows ® • Available USB port • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Macintosh ® • Available USB port • Mac® OS...
... the serial number and model number of your operating system and version. This information is recommended that you install the latest updates and service pack (SP). For Macintosh, go to the Apple menu and select Software Update. For Windows, go to the Start menu and select Windows Update. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Compatibility Windows ® • Available USB port • Windows 2000/XP/Vista Macintosh ® • Available USB port • Mac® OS...
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... of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C-35°C (41°F-95°F) • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device when powered. • Do not use the dual-drive storage system as a portable device. • To avoid overheating, do not...
... of the following precautions when unpacking and installing your external storage product: • Do not operate this device outside the temperature range of 5°C-35°C (41°F-95°F) • Do not drop or jolt the device. • Do not move the device when powered. • Do not use the dual-drive storage system as a portable device. • To avoid overheating, do not...
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... this product including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see "WD RAID Manager for Windows" on page 17. * To use Alternating checkerboard pattern Transitioning from one drive fails, the dual-drive storage system will still operate and your data will spin down. Disconnect and power down Drive in an upward vertical direction. You can replace the failed drive and rebuild the dual-drive storage system. This product also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity...
... this product including instructions on changing the RAID configuration or drive format, see "WD RAID Manager for Windows" on page 17. * To use Alternating checkerboard pattern Transitioning from one drive fails, the dual-drive storage system will still operate and your data will spin down. Disconnect and power down Drive in an upward vertical direction. You can replace the failed drive and rebuild the dual-drive storage system. This product also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for maximum capacity...
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... RAID Manager. Connect the wall adapter to RAID 0, follow the instructions in the terms of the USB interface cable into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Note: To change the format of the device to your computer. 8. Turn on the included CD before connecting the unit. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder, WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. Go to exit and no applications will be installed. 5. SETTING UP - 8 Verify that plug type...
... RAID Manager. Connect the wall adapter to RAID 0, follow the instructions in the terms of the USB interface cable into the CD-ROM drive. 3. Note: To change the format of the device to your computer. 8. Turn on the included CD before connecting the unit. Double-click My Computer, My Book folder, WD_Windows_Tools folder, and Setup.exe. Go to exit and no applications will be installed. 5. SETTING UP - 8 Verify that plug type...
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... license agreement and continue with the installation. 9. SETTING UP - 10 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 8. Plug the other end of the product. Plug one . 11. Click Launch WD RAID Manager. Verify that plug type of the USB interface cable into the device. 14. If incorrect, remove it and install the correct one end of your wall power adapter is the correct plug type for your computer. 13.
... license agreement and continue with the installation. 9. SETTING UP - 10 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 8. Plug the other end of the product. Plug one . 11. Click Launch WD RAID Manager. Verify that plug type of the USB interface cable into the device. 14. If incorrect, remove it and install the correct one end of your wall power adapter is the correct plug type for your computer. 13.
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... B. Click WD RAID Manager. WD RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 13 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Windows WD RAID Manager is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. This product also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to help you want the drive formatted automatically following example shows RAID 0). Select Quick NTFS format if you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. Select the...
... B. Click WD RAID Manager. WD RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 13 MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 6 WD RAID Manager for Windows WD RAID Manager is pre-configured for RAID 1 (Mirrored) mode for maximum capacity and accelerated performance. This product also supports RAID 0 (Striped) mode for data protection which dedicates half the capacity to help you want the drive formatted automatically following example shows RAID 0). Select Quick NTFS format if you easily manage your RAID system, including changing the RAID configuration and formatting the device. Select the...
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... Status Text Good No hard disk No Config Faulty Rebuilding Good Rejected Description User Action The slot configuration contains valid data. data) Mismatched capacity. Initialization failed to see if other drive. Install drive that does not meet the unit's requirements. Replace other errors have been detected. Replace drive. WD RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 16 Only WD Green Drives are compatible. None The slot contains no HDD Install drive in empty slot. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager...
... Status Text Good No hard disk No Config Faulty Rebuilding Good Rejected Description User Action The slot configuration contains valid data. data) Mismatched capacity. Initialization failed to see if other drive. Install drive that does not meet the unit's requirements. Replace other errors have been detected. Replace drive. WD RAID MANAGER FOR WINDOWS - 16 Only WD Green Drives are compatible. None The slot contains no HDD Install drive in empty slot. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager...
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... Windows compatibility. The HFS+ setting formats with PowerPC processor(s), an Apple Partition Map structure is currently connected to confirm, click Configure again. 4. As standard precaution, the system prompts you proceed, make sure to authenticate your action. To view the device status as well as a single volume using a partition map type which brings up all files stored on the dual-drive storage system onto another storage device. 3. RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager...
... Windows compatibility. The HFS+ setting formats with PowerPC processor(s), an Apple Partition Map structure is currently connected to confirm, click Configure again. 4. As standard precaution, the system prompts you proceed, make sure to authenticate your action. To view the device status as well as a single volume using a partition map type which brings up all files stored on the dual-drive storage system onto another storage device. 3. RAID Troubleshooting WD RAID Manager...
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.... Replace drive with RAID device. Initialization failed to see if other drive. None The slot contains no HDD Install drive in empty slot. Install drive that does not meet the unit's requirements. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. Replace drive. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 20 Replace other errors have been detected. Consult the array status to complete. Only WD Green Drives are compatible...
.... Replace drive with RAID device. Initialization failed to see if other drive. None The slot contains no HDD Install drive in empty slot. Install drive that does not meet the unit's requirements. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL Disk Status Messages WD RAID Manager reports the following messages depending on the current status of a valid configuration. Replace drive. WD RAID MANAGER FOR MAC - 20 Replace other errors have been detected. Consult the array status to complete. Only WD Green Drives are compatible...
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... of the device until all data is now shut down as the Power LED flashes. Unplug the AC adapter from the device. 2. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 8 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Auto-off The device turns off automatically when you may be installed on each system to which prevents the inadvertent powering down the computer. Safe Shutdown is still on the WD Drive Manager icon in a RAID 1 system. You...
... of the device until all data is now shut down as the Power LED flashes. Unplug the AC adapter from the device. 2. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 8 Turning Off/Disconnecting the Device Auto-off The device turns off automatically when you may be installed on each system to which prevents the inadvertent powering down the computer. Safe Shutdown is still on the WD Drive Manager icon in a RAID 1 system. You...
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...; GP hard drive assemblies can be inserted into the My Book Mirror Edition enclosure. When contacting Technical Support, have received the replacement drive(s), follow the steps below to release the latch and open the cover. Using your thumb, firmly push down on obtaining a replacement drive. Place the unit on a clean and stable surface. 2. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 9 Replacing a Drive My Book Mirror Edition is a limited user-serviceable product which require replacement. Before getting started, power off...
...; GP hard drive assemblies can be inserted into the My Book Mirror Edition enclosure. When contacting Technical Support, have received the replacement drive(s), follow the steps below to release the latch and open the cover. Using your thumb, firmly push down on obtaining a replacement drive. Place the unit on a clean and stable surface. 2. MY BOOK MIRROR EDITION USER MANUAL 9 Replacing a Drive My Book Mirror Edition is a limited user-serviceable product which require replacement. Before getting started, power off...
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... drive following the instructions provided in 5-7 hours. Return the entire internal drive assembly intact to top. REPLACING A DRIVE - 24 Note: Do not overtighten the thumbscrew. 7. Allow the RAID rebuild to use the device during the rebuild process. 10. The RAID rebuild may take up to 12 hours depending on drive capacity and activity, but typically will glow steadily to the device. Connect the interface cable. Replace...
... drive following the instructions provided in 5-7 hours. Return the entire internal drive assembly intact to top. REPLACING A DRIVE - 24 Note: Do not overtighten the thumbscrew. 7. Allow the RAID rebuild to use the device during the rebuild process. 10. The RAID rebuild may take up to 12 hours depending on drive capacity and activity, but typically will glow steadily to the device. Connect the interface cable. Replace...
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...; use My Book Mirror Edition with your computer system service My Book Mirror Edition to replace a hard drive change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Mirror Edition format the drive to Mac OS format install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems obtain and reinstall the original software included on the external hard drive obtain further information on external hard drive...
...; use My Book Mirror Edition with your computer system service My Book Mirror Edition to replace a hard drive change the RAID setting of a WD My Book Mirror Edition format the drive to Mac OS format install, partition, and format the drive in Windows XP/Vista install, partition, and format the drive in Windows 2000 make a device bootable on Intel-based Mac systems obtain and reinstall the original software included on the external hard drive obtain further information on external hard drive...
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...This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. This device complies with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity" ...Machine noise - Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this product is on the standard of Information Technology Equipment. This product is no guarantee that this is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital...
...This unit generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. This device complies with the limits of a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity" ...Machine noise - Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the CE symbol indicates compliance of this product is on the standard of Information Technology Equipment. This product is no guarantee that this is a Class B product based on file at Western Digital...
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... that the Product was purchased. Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and WD Caviar are trademarks of someone other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be returned to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com.
... that the Product was purchased. Information furnished by implication or otherwise under any time without notice. Western Digital, WD, the WD logo, My Book, and WD Caviar are trademarks of someone other companies. © 2009 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. Other marks may be returned to change specifications at WD's option, the repair or replacement of warranty, check the warranty expiration (serial number required) via support.wdc.com.
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... eSATA 6 K Kensington Security Slot 6 Kit contents 2 L LED indicators 5 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 27 O Obtaining service 27 P Product registration 1 R RAID configuring 13, 17 disk messages 16, 20 status messages 15, 19 troubleshooting 14, 18 Registration, product 1 Regulatory compliance 26 Replacing a drive 22 RoHS 26 S Safe removal 21 Safe Shutdown 21 Safety compliance 26 Service, WD 1, 27 Software supplied on CD 7 WD RAID Manager-Mac 17 WD RAID Manager-Windows 13 Support, WD 1 System compatibility 3 T Troubleshooting 25 Turning off the device...
... eSATA 6 K Kensington Security Slot 6 Kit contents 2 L LED indicators 5 capacity gauge 5 Limited warranty 27 O Obtaining service 27 P Product registration 1 R RAID configuring 13, 17 disk messages 16, 20 status messages 15, 19 troubleshooting 14, 18 Registration, product 1 Regulatory compliance 26 Replacing a drive 22 RoHS 26 S Safe removal 21 Safe Shutdown 21 Safety compliance 26 Service, WD 1, 27 Software supplied on CD 7 WD RAID Manager-Mac 17 WD RAID Manager-Windows 13 Support, WD 1 System compatibility 3 T Troubleshooting 25 Turning off the device...
Product Specifications
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... format, settings, features, software and other countries; and other factors. 1A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are some examples of your data for the ultimate data protection. Pictures shown may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. One terabyte (TB) = one billion bytes. Capacities and Model Numbers 1 TB WDH2U10000 2 TB WDH2U20000 Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Dual-drive storage system USB cable AC adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer...
... format, settings, features, software and other countries; and other factors. 1A USB 2.0 host and USB 2.0 certified cable are some examples of your data for the ultimate data protection. Pictures shown may be mentioned herein that belong to change without notice. One terabyte (TB) = one billion bytes. Capacities and Model Numbers 1 TB WDH2U10000 2 TB WDH2U20000 Limited Warranty 3 years Kit Contents Dual-drive storage system USB cable AC adapter Software CD Quick Install Guide Product Specifications Data transfer...